Majid Majidi’s Beyond The Clouds gets a new release date, will hit the screens on April 20

Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi’s internationally acclaimed film, Beyond The Clouds, starring debutants Ishaan Khatter and Malavika Mohanan, is all set to release in India. But the film, which was earlier scheduled to open on March 23, will now hit the screens on April 20 worldwide. Produced By Zee Studios and Namah Pictures, the film is also Majidi’s first Indian production. Set against the backdrop of Mumbai slums, it narrates a heart-warming tale of a brother and sister and how they eventually find happiness amidst difficult times.

Business Head of Zee Studios, Sujay Kutty, told in an official statement, “The demand internationally like in India has grown manifold. To ensure that we create a single release window across the globe for a movie of this stature from such a renowned and respected filmmaker like Majid Majidi, it was but natural to have a date, which works across the globe.” He further added, “The film has many firsts for us to be proud of - an all India team under Majidi’s leadership, a platform for two brilliant debutants and an India story showcased by such a legendary artiste. We decided to make this change in the release date as not every day you get such an opportunity with such promise and such brilliant talent.”

Producer Shareen Mantri Kedia of Namah Pictures told a daily, “Beyond The Clouds’ is a film that demanded a worldwide release given the excitement for Majidi’s content across the globe. He is a visionary whose emotional connectivity and narrative transcends the boundaries and limitations of language. We are glad that audiences and fans across the globe will now be able to simultaneously share the experience of Majid Majidi’s magic as it comes alive on April 20.”

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